2020 Le Boscq
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Tasted blind. Deep crimson. A touch stony and peppery, openly aromatic. Fresh, juicy, straightforward. Not very long but very smooth. (JH)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2020 Le Boscq does not quite deliver the fruit concentration of its peers—perhaps it's entering a dumb phase? The palate is sweet on the entry, with light tannins, a dash of white pepper and curry leaf and just a little attenuation toward the finish. That said, it does retain balance and should drink well for several years. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
A terrific Saint-Estèphe, the 2020 Château Le Boscq reveals a deep ruby/purple hue to go with classic aromatics of cassis, ripe black cherries, smoked tobacco, and damp earth. This medium to full-bodied, pure, nicely concentrated 2020 has the structure and purity to evolve for two decades in cold cellars.